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Mi Amor Tacos

Name: Mi Amor Tacos
Address: 9 Bullman St, Ottawa, ON, K1Y 2S2, CA
Telephone: (613) 621-3931
Price range: value

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Mi Amor Tacos is one of the best mexican restaurants in Ottawa for group dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Ottawa.

Mi Amor Tacos is operating out of a shipping container on Bullman Street, and that format is not a workaround — it is the whole concept.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

Mi Amor Tacos is operating out of a shipping container on Bullman Street, and that format is not a workaround — it is the whole concept. The Salazar sisters run a taquería rooted in the traditions of Puebla, built around a tight menu of five tacos that takes a pointed stance against the Tex-Mex approximations that have long passed for Mexican food in Ottawa. The kitchen reportedly keeps its focus deliberately narrow, and diners who follow the Ottawa food scene have taken notice: a family-run counter that refuses to bloat the menu simply because the demand might be there is a rare and specific thing. The dish that draws the most consistent attention is the Beef Brisket Taco, listed on the menu as suadero — a Mexico City street tradition made from beef plate cooked low and slow until the fat renders into something reportedly silky and deeply savory. At seven dollars, it is not a novelty item but the menu's anchor. The Crispy Chicken Tacos are known for contrast: the preparation centers on texture, and the build-your-own salsa element gives each order its own character depending on what you reach for. For dessert, the Homemade Churros are consistently flagged by regulars as a reason to linger — the kind of finish that, by all accounts, makes the walk back to a cold Ottawa parking lot feel less urgent. It is also worth noting that plant-forward options hold equal menu real estate here, which signals that the kitchen is not treating them as a footnote. Mi Amor runs Tuesday through Saturday on a counter-service, walk-up basis with no reservations, which means early arrival matters, especially as the container fills. Budget for at least three tacos per person, and treat the churros as non-negotiable.

Priya Sharma, Dining Editor

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Rating (Google) 9.6

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Group Dinner and Cocktail Bar

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Good value

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Ottawa | 9 Bullman St, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2S2, Canada

Price

Good value

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8.2/10

Phone

(613) 621-3931

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Signature dishes at Mi Amor Tacos

Beef Brisket Taco (Suadero)

Crispy Chicken Tacos

Homemade Churros

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What makes Mi Amor Tacos worth the move

Mi Amor Tacos is a strong mexican option in Ottawa when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Beef Brisket Taco (Suadero) and Crispy Chicken Tacos also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 319 Google reviews.

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9.6 from 319 Google reviews

Best for

Group Dinner and Cocktail Bar

Style

Mexican in Ottawa

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Good value

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Group Dinner Cocktail Bar Cheap Eats Tacos casual night colorful social

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Google rating: 9.6 from 319 reviews

Price point: value

Popular dishes: Beef Brisket Taco (Suadero), Crispy Chicken Tacos, Homemade Churros

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Address: 9 Bullman St, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2S2, Canada
Phone: (613) 621-3931
Price: value
TastyPals score: 8.2/10
Google rating: 9.6 (319 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Neighborhood: Ottawa

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What cuisine does Mi Amor Tacos serve?

Mi Amor Tacos is a Mexican restaurant located in Ottawa, Ottawa. Mi Amor Tacos is operating out of a shipping container on Bullman Street, and that format is not a workaround — it is the whole concept.

What is Mi Amor Tacos best for?

Mi Amor Tacos is best for group dinner, cocktail bar, cheap eats, tacos, casual night, colorful, social. Mi Amor Tacos is a strong mexican option in Ottawa when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Beef Brisket Taco (Suadero) and Crispy Chicken Tacos also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 319 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Mi Amor Tacos?

Mi Amor Tacos is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.6 from 319 reviews

What should I order at Mi Amor Tacos?

Start with Beef Brisket Taco (Suadero), Crispy Chicken Tacos and Homemade Churros. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Mi Amor Tacos worth visiting?

Mi Amor Tacos holds a 9.6 Google rating from 319 reviews. Mi Amor Tacos is a strong mexican option in Ottawa when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Beef Brisket Taco (Suadero) and Crispy Chicken Tacos also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 319 Google reviews.

Where is Mi Amor Tacos located?

Mi Amor Tacos is located at 9 Bullman St, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2S2, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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